This is the first olive oil mill of our family, built in 1900
The water of the Argentina Creek activated the millstones thanks to a big wheel, which is still present in the mill-museum. The grinded olives were put in a wooden cart with a shovel and put in the “sportin” by hand. The pressing mats or “sportin” were made as bags in hemp ropes and presses were holded on tight with the arms.
Finally, oil and water were put in a big pot, where the separation started: the oil, lighter than water, came afloat and it was taken while water stayed at the bottom. The oil was stored in terracotta jars.
When we say that the invention of the wheel has changed the world
"Roi" is the historical nickname of a branch of the Boeri family, which has been involved in oil for four generations. The Roi olive groves are all in the Argentina valley, where only Taggiasca olives grow.
The history of the Roi family began in 1900 when Giuseppe, the great-grandfather Pepin u Roi, built the first oil mill using the wood and stones of our valley.
It is the beginning of a long journey that arrives to the present day, until Franco, who with his father commits all his time and his passion in the family’s olive oil mill.
Franco will be the one to choose "Roi" as the company's brand, symbol of a very strong bond with the past and tradition. In fact, the "roi", the wheel, is the starting point for the production of Taggiasco extra virgin olive oil.
You can visit the olive oil mill-museum making a reservation.
Prodotti in evidenza
Basil Oil
Basil-Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil Condiment
Fresh, vibrant, and delicately aromatic, this condiment captures the unmistakable fragrance of basil with a long-lasting finish. It is perfect for summer favourites such as Caprese salad and fresh green salads, and equally delicious drizzled over hearty vegetable soups, simple pasta with tomato sauce, or pasta dressed with olive oil and Parmigiano.
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Cultivar Ogliarola-Taggiasca
Extra virgin olive oil 100% Italian
It is a blend made from selected Taggiasca and Ogliarola olives. The taste is delicate, typical of the Taggiasca Cultivar. Excellent with every dish, in particular with fish and salads.
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Carte Noire
PDO "Riviera Ligure Riviera dei Fiori" Extra virgin olive oil
It is a low-acidity oil obtained from a selection of the best Taggiasca olives. On the nose it is fresh, with hints of grass and artichoke and fruity green apple and olive. In the mouth it is pleasantly pasty. The aftertaste reveals light notes of dried fruit. Its delicate nature makes it perfect for seasoning raw food.
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Taggiasco Gin
The Taggiasco ExtravirGin is the first 100% Italian gin with “Taggiasca” olives.
It was born thanks to an intuition of Paolo Boeri and Davide Pinto, two professionals in the food and beverage field and enthusiasts of the “bon vivre”. In addition, the collaboration of a historic distillery in Torino was important.
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Mosto 5L
Extra virgin olive oil 100% Italian
This oil is obtained from the first cold pressing. It is yellow with green reflections. Its smell has tones of artichokes and fresh olive.
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